Tinubu's Advisor Defends Decision to Review Pardon List, Commutes Maryam Sanda's Sentence
The special advisor to President Bola Tinubu defended the decision to review a presidential pardon list, emphasizing the readiness to rectify mistakes. Maryam Sanda, convicted of culpable homicide, had her death sentence commuted to 12 years in prison based on humanitarian grounds.
The advisor clarified that the relief granted was not a full pardon but aimed at rehabilitation and showed the president's concern for humanitarian issues. The process involved consultations with the Council of State and public feedback.
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